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The CSIRO recently looked at 283 Android VPN apps, investigating a wide range of security and privacy features to compile its report [PDF], An Analysis of the Privacy and Security Risks of Android VPN Permission-enabled Apps. The research organisation found that 18 percent of the apps probed fail to encrypt users’ traffic, with 38 percent injecting malware or malvertising straight into the user’s device, and over 80 percent requesting access to sensitive data such as user accounts and text messages....

We’ve all wished we had more hours in the day, but what if you could fit more into those working hours? That’s really what productivity is all about, and it can be challenging to achieve when those unread e-mails, appointments, and tasks pile up. So if you feel like it’s time to finally get organized, Lunatask can help. You can get a lifetime subscription to this all-in-one productivity app for over 70% off right now....

Building out the infrastructure to support 5G mmWave is going to be critical for everything from industry 4.0 applications to smart cities to keeping unlimited data plans, said Ignacio Contreras, senior director of product marketing at Qualcomm. “As more users go back to normal you’ll see more of the difference in what mmWave provides at places like train station, coffee shops, stadiums and trade shows,” he said. “Networks need to deliver more capacity to keep unlimited plans affordable....

You’ve likely seen warning from HR about some of the most common cybersecurity issues you need to be aware of – things like phishing attacks and the importance of using a strong password or maybe even multi-factor authentication (MFA) if the organisation has it in place. Providing people with useful advice on how to stay safe online – both at work and in every other aspect of everyday life – is a good thing....

These sound like flagship-class specifications in a handset that costs £599. Let’s see if they stand up to scrutiny. [Note: Realme, originally a sub-brand of Oppo, says it is in “61 markets worldwide, including Asia, Europe, Oceania, Middle and East Africa, etc”. The firm’s phones are not officially available in the US, although you’ll find some unlocked models online.] Realme says its GT Neo line has a backplate designed to pay homage to motorsports....

While some companies have seen employees trickling through their doors again, others continue to spend the week logged in to work from whatever corner of the house offers the most comfort. Meanwhile, the idea of remote, flexible or ‘hybrid’ working becoming the norm continues to divide opinion. One thing that’s clear as we head towards 2022 is that nobody has all this figured out yet. Yes, many companies have started putting together plans for how and where employees commit their time to them in future, with more flexibility around remote working set to be an enduring theme....

Nick Clegg, Facebook’s president of global affairs and the former UK deputy prime minister, warned that banning the social media platform will leave Russians “cut off from reliable information” and “silenced from speaking out.” The Russian government said that, since October 2020, it’s documented 26 cases in which Facebook has discriminated against Russian media. It cited Facebook’s recent decision to restrict access to accounts belonging to state-backed media outlets Russia Today and Sputnik, as well as other accounts....

According to an updated schedule presented last week by privatization secretary Martha Seillier at an investor event last week, the sale of the Social Security Technology and Information Company (Dataprev) and the Federal Processing Service (Serpro) should take place in 2023. Dataprev and Serpro are accountable for the development, maintenance, and operations of thousands of government systems as well as major data-related government strategy and projects. The disposal of the companies is part of a major privatization plan that aims to add 1....

The updates – HIPAA compliance for Salesforce Maps, B2C Commerce and Salesforce Order Management, medication management, appointment management and remote patient exception monitoring – appear incremental on the surface. But these additions do illustrate Salesforce’s strategy for Health Cloud and industries overall, including financial services and media. While Salesforce isn’t the system of record for hospitals and healthcare systems, the cloud provider is increasingly the front and back doors to those health records from the likes of Epic....

The Galaxy Watch 4 features a larger, 44mm silicone band that secures to your wrist and uses a timeless, classic design to complement any outfit, whether you’re out for a jog or heading to a soiree. In terms of design, the large watch face can help you answer phone calls, answer text messages, and even skip songs on your Spotify playlist. Plus, if you need an answer to a question, it has Google connectivity to check various apps....

Now that’s a starting price, but once you consider wireless carrier promotions and the real cost may be lower. Must read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3: How to pre-order and get the best dealSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs. Z Fold 3: What’s the difference? At its Unpacked event, Samsung’s rolled out its portfolio update including the Galaxy Z Fold 3, a productivity powerhouse, that has a lower price than its predecessor but remains out of reach starting at $1799....

Galaxy owners in five markets, including the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, can open Samsung Pay or Samsung Pass and follow prompts to integrate with Samsung Wallet. Or they can simply head to the Galaxy Store to download the wallet that way. Eligible Galaxy phones must be Samsung Pay-enabled and be running Android 9 Pie or later. Also: Samsung Wallet: Store cryptocurrency and personal information including vaccine records Additionally, Galaxy owners will be able to store digital car keys and use them with select BMW, Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia models....

Smart TVs continue to get smarter, and those that aren’t technically “smart” TVs typically have a Roku or Fire Stick plugged into it. Fortunately for those in the market for a TV, this TCL 55-inch TV has built-in Roku technology that uses voice control that works with Siri, Alexa, and Google. This TV is highlighted by its 4K Ultra HD picture featuring advanced 4K upscaling to make your shows, movies, and video games show in extreme clarity....

Projection technology has long held promise because its source can be embedded into small devices. However, companies have struggled to make the projection surface – typically large, distant, and colored pure white or black – useful for everyday work. Today, two companies are taking advantage of ultra short throw projectors to blend projection and productivity. Splay There’s been no shortage of portable monitors to make it through the crowdfunding crucible; more than one have claimed to be the thinnest in their class....

Detailed by Proofpoint, it’s believed the attack exploited a compromised personal email account belonging to a member of the Ukrainian armed forces, which was then used to send targeted phishing attacks to European government workers tasked with managing transportation in Europe, as Ukrainian refugees flee the Russian invasion. The aim of the attacks is likely to be an attempt to gain intelligence from within NATO member countries. Researchers have tentatively linked the campaign to a hacking group known as TA445, part of a wider operation known as UNC1151, which has previously been linked to the government of Belarus....

The Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act passed by unanimous consent on Tuesday after being introduced on February 8 by Senators Rob Portman and Gary Peters, ranking member and chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The act combines pieces of the Cyber Incident Reporting Act, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021, and the Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act – all of which were authored by Peters and Portman and advanced out of committee before floundering....

The company reported third quarter revenue of $1.512 billion, up 31% from a year ago, with earnings of 31 cents a share. Non-GAAP earnings for the third quarter were $1.55 a share. Wall Street was expecting third quarter revenue of $1.475 billion with non-GAAP earnings of $1.38 cents a share. ServiceNow said it now has 1,266 customers with more than $1 million in annual contract value, up 25% from a year ago....

In a report released on Wednesday, AppOmni explained that the common misconfigurations come from a “combination of customer-managed ServiceNow ACL configurations and overprovisioning of permissions to guest users.” A ServiceNow spokesperson told ZDNet that this is a “well-known” issue that happens when end users do not apply recommended configuration and governance controls to their SaaS platforms. “ServiceNow regularly publishes security configuration and best practice guidance to help our customers. We recommend that customers continuously monitor their security settings and user permissions to ensure that their instances are configured as intended, with an emphasis on permission levels for external users,” the spokesperson said....

Industry regulator Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) released its “jobs transformation” roadmap for the local information and communications workforce Thursday, highlighting roles it said would be in demand as well as at risk of being displaced amidst rapid technology changes. The roadmap pointed to several key trends that would drive high demand for skilled workers over the next few years, including cloud computing, analytics and AI, and software engineering and DevOps....

QEP was launched in 2018 to provide the research and ecosystem needed to drive the development of quantum technologies. Its work focuses on four key areas including quantum sensing, quantum communication and security, and the establishment of a national quantum fabless foundry. Its plans for a national quantum-safe network (NQSN) would facilitate trials of commercial technologies and in-depth evaluation of security systems. It also would develop guidelines to support companies in adopting such technologies, QEP said in a statement Thursday....